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Essential Farming Tools: A Checklist For Every Gardener
Gardening can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Picture yourself knee-deep in soil. You’re wrestling with overgrown weeds or struggling to prune hard-to-reach branches.…
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Ten Common Gardening Mistakes
Author: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission As any gardener knows, gardening mistakes are as common as dandelions. Heaven knows, I’ve…
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7 Dos And Don’ts Of Wiring Bonsai Trees
Wiring shapes bonsai trees by training branches to grow in desired directions. Mastering the technique lets you shape your bonsai into aesthetically pleasing forms,…
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Why Eye Care is Important for Keen Gardeners
Gardening can be a relaxing opportunity to connect with nature, and it’s no surprise that more individuals have been taking up the cherished pastime…
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How to become a landscape photographer in Toronto: working in gardens
Description: How do you turn your passion for landscape photography into a job? A step-by-step guide on how to make money capturing the beauty of…
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Four Season Step-by-Step Guide to Gardening
Planning Choose Plants Plants native to your region are the best options for attracting and supporting wildlife. Visit the links on our resources page…
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How can a Weather Station help Improve Your Garden?
Having a weather station in your garden can be beneficial for improving your gardening efforts. Here are several ways a weather station can help:…
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Renovating Your Garden on a Budget
Renovating your garden on a budget can bring a fresh new look to your outdoor space and create a relaxing and inviting environment. Having…
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How To Use Neem Oil on Plants
Wondering how to use neem oil as a natural fungicide on plants? Find out below. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that, in addition…
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DIY: How To Make And Use Rain Barrels
The use of the Rain Barrel in the garden continues to grow in popularity. What Is A Rain Barrel? It’s simply a container, often…
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Overwatering Plants Is To Be Avoided
Overwatering plants can drown them, lead to root rot, attract unwanted pests, among other nasty effects. Sometimes heavy rains wash through gardens or cloudy…
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Top 5 Plant Killing Diseases and Protections
Plant diseases can ruin your day! If you have several ornamental or edible plants in your garden, it’s a good idea to have a…
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Can Epson Salts Help Minimize Transplant Shock?
Transplant shock is typical when moving plants from a small container to a bigger one, from the greenhouse to the outdoors or transplanting into…
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All Seasons Gardening Tips
All season gardening provides many benefits. By incorporating the right type of gardening into your routine, you can save money on your grocery bill…
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Reasons to Revamp Your Garden Every Season
Whether you have a small plot, a backyard, or a balcony, updating and revamping your garden regularly will enable you to make the most…
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Basic Steps for Gardening at Home
Here is a list of basics steps that a gardener can follow. The more natives you incorporate into your garden, the happier flora and…
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Spring Garden Yard Cleaning Tips
As the warmer weather rolls in, it’s time to think about doing a spring clean-up. This will let you make sure that the yard…
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Softened Water and Your Garden
Softened water can affect plants in ways that range from relatively harmless to severely damaging. Many modern homes utilize a built-in water softening system…
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My Collection of Sweet Peppers
I finally got my sweet pepper collection planted: Early Calwonder – a very sturdy fruit that goes from a thick green to deep scarlet…
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Hardiness Zones are Shifting With Climate Change
We will have to deal with climate zone map changes in the near future. Climate shifts have already begun to affect our everyday lives…
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Quick And Easy Ways To Transform A Garden
Perhaps you’ve just let things get a bit overgrown in your garden. Or you’ve moved into a new property where the garden hasn’t had…
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Planning A Garden Wisely: How To Avoid Garden Planning Mistakes
Growing a garden is a great way to make your yard look beautiful while adding to nature. There are many different garden styles and…
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Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for the New Gardener
As a new gardener, you’re likely dreaming of all of the things you could do with your landscaping. Maybe it’s a yard full of…
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Mindful Gardening Outdoors and Inside
We all know now that gardens and gardening enhance the wellbeing and happiness of people. That includes enjoying not only the beauty and the…
